Gabhawala graduated from Banaras Hindu University and took B.Com. Degree in 1972. He completed his CA in July 1975 with the distinction of being a rank holder in the merit list.

He is a veteran in the field of Income Tax, having nearly 46 years of experience. He has appeared before the CBDT, ITSC, ITAT, CIT (Appeals), Investigation Wing, Valuation Cell, TRO and Assessing Officer. Besides, he has coordinated with Advocates for cases before the Supreme Court and High Courts.

He has been a coveted speaker at seminars, covering various issues on Income Tax, held for professionals for nearly three decades, organised at different locations across India by different forums, including:

• ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India)
• AIFTP (All India Federation of Tax Practitioners)
• DTPA (Direct Taxes Professionals’ Association)
• Several Chambers of Commerce and Industry, CA Societies
• Tax Bar Association and Tax Payers’ Association